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A Taste of Nob Hill
This event is in loving memory of Dame Bella Farrow supporting one of her signature causes — Huntington Park.
Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m.
The Venetian Room at The Fairmont Hotel.
Featuring:
- A delectable buffet prepared by Executive Chef jW Foster
- A live performance by Lodestar, a six-piece band
- A tour of the famous Fairmont Penthouse
- The launch of “Membership Privileges” — a program of discounts for members
Click here to view and print invitation (pdf)
Sunshine and wines for California Mille 2010
The 2010 California Mille opened, as always, on the top of Nob Hill in front of and in the landmark Fairmont Hotel. It was a bright, sunny day which brought out hundreds of Association members and neighbors to look at the vintage automobiles, spotless and shined, and ready to participate in the famed Mille Miglia the following day, when, unfortunately, the sunshine went away and the rains came again. But the miserable weather was kept at bay for Sunday's crowd to have a festive time. While event chair Martin Swig gave interviews to the press and described the unique characteristics of many of the cars, guests mingled among the cars and talked car talk.
Inside the Fairmont were gathered many loyal supporters of the Nob Hill Association's mission to promote Nob Hill and maintain and improve Huntington Park. Presiding over it all, as usual, was the Queen of Nob Hill, Bella Farrow, who imposed the discipline of a drill sergeant on the crowd as she selected the winners of the raffle. At her side was the General Manager of the Fairmont, Tom Klein, who provided, along with his efficient and courteous staff, a fantastic Italian buffet appropriate for the occasion. Also serving as a co-chair of this year's event was Lois Lehrman.
This year's Mille featured the wines of Jessie's Grove Winery, founded in the 1860s. Personally serving the guests was Suzanne Burns, wife of Greg Burns, the winemaker for Jessie's Grove, and a fifth generation member of the ownership family. Suzanne served many bottles of their famed 2006 Zinfandel and 2007 Chardonnay, both estate grown.
While we regret that the car owners were forced to drive the Mille the next day in the rain, we were most grateful that the sun shinned above Nob Hill for the festive opening!
For photos of the 2010 California Mille , click here.
The Nob Hill 2009 Stimulus Plan
We all know how important it is to support local business,
especially those who are members of the Nob Hill Association.
Times are challenging right now, so The Nob Hill Association is proud to announce
The Fall 2009 Nob Hill Stimulus Plan!
Update! The program has been extended through 03/31/2010!
Nob Hill Stimulus Plan details: Click here for more information.
SURPRISES AT 2009 CALIFORNIA MILLE
The 19th annual California Mille held Sunday, April 26, had a few surprises for the hundreds of car fans, Nob Hill Association members and neighbors who attended. The basic Mille stayed the same, of course. Vintage sports cars buffs from all over California showed off their cars all across Nob Hill: in Huntington Park, in front of the Fairmont Hotel and on side streets all around the hill. The annual Mille, a benefit for the Nob Hill Association, unites an international group of rare sports racing and production cars dating from 1927 through 1957 for a 1000 miles journey through Northern California patterned after the world-famous Italian "Mille Miglia," which ran from 1927 through 1957 from Brescia in the North of Italy to Rome and back.
Everyone is invited to view the cars, taking photos and asking questions, even sitting in the cars when the owners approve. But in addition to this free event, hundreds of friends of Nob Hill and of Huntington Park contribute generously to benefit the Nob Hill Association's efforts to beautify all of Nob Hill and preserve its history. This year, unlike years past, the sumptuous Italian buffet and reception was moved into the Fairmont Hotel into the beautiful Gold Room. Hosted by the Fairmont and its generous manager, Tom Klein, guests sipped on bloody Marys, fine California wines and dined on an exquisite Italian buffet prepared by the fine chefs at the Fairmont. Additionally, exciting raffle prizes were offered courtesy of the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
And if the car show and reception weren't enough, this year featured a legendary San Francisco personality, Kjell Qvale, owner of San Francisco's British Motors (Jaguar, Land Rover, Lamborghini, Bentley, Lotus) who mingled with the guests and signed copies of a book he has written about his colorful life, "I Never Look Back." Although Kjell is almost 90 years old, he was happy to pose for pictures in front of the two cars, a Jaguar and a Bentley, that he had brought into the Gold Room for the occasion.
This was truly one of the best California Mille's ever. Special thanks go to Chair Bella Farrow and her Assistant Chair, Fran Hildebrand, as well as the Co-Chairs Tom Klein, Lois Lehrman and Martin Swig.
For photos of the 2009 California Mille , click here.
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